Chapter 297: Chapter 145: Night March of a Hundred Ghosts_1

Shen Yuan, wielding the energy of Primal Chaos, managed to break through the suppressive might of the Earth Gate Trial. This left Yu Ke, who was already quite injured, flushed and gasping, with his blood and energy surging wildly in his chest.

Behind him, his Sun God Dharma Image that had taken the form of the Daoist in Green Clothes was slowly bowing under the weight of the mountains, as if it was paying its obeisance to Shen Yuan.

Shen Yuan’s words had silenced everyone present at the scene.

He was the first person in tens of thousands of years to complete the Earth Gate Trial!

If this news got out, it would undoubtedly shock the whole Primal Chaos Realm.

The Primal Chaos Nifty Pagoda had existed for tens of thousands of years, and there had been many cultivators at the Spirit Refining Stage who had attempted the Earth Gate Trial.

Even twenty-seven thousand years ago, a Sacred Sage from a Cave Heaven sacred land entered the Earth Gate in the Primal Chaos Nifty Pagoda with his cultivation at the Late Stage of Spirit Refinement, but he eventually failed and lost his qualification to ascend the tower.

What was even more disturbing was, after his memory was erased, that Sacred Sage couldn’t even recall how he had failed.

This incident wasn’t widely publicized, hence it didn’t cause much negative impact. After all, the unparalleled cultivation of that Sage in the Late Stage of Spirit Refining at that time was beyond any dispute.

After that incident, everyone realized the terrifying nature of the Earth Gate Trial, and the fact that it can erase memories made people even more fearful of it.

Under these circumstances, only some clueless young individuals would dare to attempt the Earth Gate Trial.

However, today, Shen Yuan, who appeared to be an ancient Qi Refiner, claimed to have broken through the Earth Gate Trial and even publicized crucial information about the trial.

Facing Shen Yuan’s words, everyone wanted to refute subconsciously. But when they saw the phantom of mountains, rivers, and lakes behind him, they shut their mouths immediately.

The Primal Chaos Energy, which had transformed into that apparition, represented the patterns on the Earth Gate, signifying the recognition Shen Yuan received. Any doubts would vanish in front of it.

In the eyes of Dong Youzi and Hea Zhen, there was a seriousness like never before when they looked at Shen Yuan. His performance was more than enough to make these two noble Sacred Sages consider him as a competitor.

As for Yu Ke, who was trying hard to hold up under the weight of the mountains, nobody paid him any heed anymore.

Since Yu Ke chose to challenge Shen Yuan, he naturally must bear the consequences of failing the challenge.

Yu Ke trembled as he tried to seek help with a horrified look in his eyes. However, neither Dong Youzi nor Hea Zhen had any intention of intervening. Consequently, Yu Ke could only grit his teeth and take out a light silver talisman from his Storage Ring.

With a hoarse voice, Yu Ke, forming hand seals, chanted:

“Heaven and earth, mystery, myriad Elemental Qi as root. Extensive cultivation for eons, demonstrating my Divine Skills. Among the three realms, only the Dao reigns supreme.”>

My body is bathed in golden light, reflecting my form. Invisible to the eye, unheard by the ear. Embracing heaven and earth, nurturing all creatures…”

As he recited the chant, the power of his Sun God instantly activated the light silver talisman, and streaks of golden light suddenly enveloped his body.

Yu Ke’s wounds, and the damage to his Sun God Dharma Image, were instantly restored to their Peak Stage under the dazzling golden light, and the mountain-like weight brought by the Primal Chaos Energy was immediately removed, making him stand unyielding in the face of Shen Yuan’s momentum.

“It’s actually one of the Eight Great Divine Spells of the Taoist Sect, the Golden Light Spell Talisman. This could only be crafted by a Great True Being who has mastered the Golden Light Spell, and it is incredibly valuable, serving as a trump card in a life or death battle.

It seems that as a Reserve Sacred Sage of the Little Clarity Void Grotto Heavens, you do have some resources.”

Ji Zhaoyang, who was aside, showed some surprise and then pointedly continued:

“However, the Golden Light Spell can only defend when maintained. It can restore one’s conditions to their peak states.

Once the talisman disappears, one would return to the previous state.”

Ji Zhaoyang’s words were like a clear indication that Yu Ke was merely putting up a strong front.

Furious, Yu Ke protested:

“Ji Zhaoyang! We have no past grudges, why are you targeting me like this?”

Scoffing coldly, Ji Zhaoyang waved his ample flood dragon robe and stepped forward. The oppressive might of a cultivator at the Middle Stage of Spirit Refining bore down on Yu Ke without holding back.

“I owe Friend Shen a favor. Challenging Friend Shen in this Primal Chaos Nifty Pagoda is equivalent to challenging me.”

The sight of Shen Yuan’s indifferent expression made Yu Ke’s mind churn. He knew that despite being at his peak condition with the Golden Light Spell Talisman, his largest trump card, he may not be a match against Shen Yuan, this ancient Qi Refiner.

Moreover, with Ji Zhaoyang openly supporting Shen Yuan, Yu Ke’s unease only grew. In a low voice, he said to Shen Yuan:

“I didn’t know you successfully passed the Earth Gate Trial, my words were out of line. I hope you can forgive me.”

Shen Yuan remained expressionless, as if he hadn’t heard Yu Ke’s words at all.

Seeing this, Yu Ke gritted his teeth and took out a jade box from his Storage Ring.

“Friend, I understand that you practice the Path of Elemental Qi Refinement, and you should be quite familiar with the Qi of Heaven and Earth.

Inside this jade box is an Origin-purifying Precious Jade. It’s a special product of the Little Clarity Void Grotto Heavens. It can produce a trace of Source-Purifying True Profound Qi. I’ll present it to you as an apology.”

As he spoke, Yu Ke used his mana to lift the jade box and offer it to Shen Yuan.

Upon hearing Yu Ke’s words, a slight change finally appeared on Shen Yuan’s face.

A large hand formed by Primal Chaos Energy took the jade box, and Shen Yuan lightly waved his sleeve, employing his Primordial Elemental Qi to eradicate the mana marks on it before he opened the jade box.

A round, green spirit jade lay within the box. There was a faint light inside it, almost imperceptible, which was precisely the Source-purifying True Profound Qi.